Miami is back over .500 in ACC play (6-5) after winning three of its last four games. The Hurricanes may be a long way from their AP No. 8 ranking from early in the year, but they’re starting to round into form with high hopes of another NCAA Tournament run after last year’s trip to the Final Four.
Miami visits Charlottesville Monday against a Virginia squad that is playing its best basketball of the season. Tony Bennett’s club has won six consecutive games behind its typical defensive intensity. Virginia is coming off a 66-65 road win over Clemson and returns home Monday night.